June 24, 2026

Local Events Set for Armed Forces Day

Some local museums will offer free admission for military members on Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 20, 2023. Leonardtown will host a free US Navy Band Country Current concert.

A Forgotten Tragedy of the Civil War

Civil War

Head to St. Clement’s Island Museum on April 22-23, 2023, for a weekend commemorating a forgotten tragedy of the American Civil War — the Black Diamond Disaster.

Sip Wine Along the Potomac River

Wine

The First Landing Wine & Arts Festival will be held at St. Clement’s Island Museum from 10am to 5pm Saturday, April 1.

Water Taxi to St. Clement’s Island to Resume March 25

Water Taxi

The water taxi at St. Clement’s Island Museum will resume operations Maryland Day, March 25, 2023.

Appraiser Fair Returns to Museum

Appraiser Fair

St. Clement’s Island Museum will hold its Appraiser Fair on January 28, 2023. Pull out those hidden treasures in your attic or garage and find out what they’re worth.

There’s Still Time to Enjoy Some Holiday Exhibits

Exhibit Christmas

There’s still time to enjoy the holidays at some of St. Mary’s County’s museums. The St. Clement’s Island Museum, the Old Jail Museum, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, have holiday exhibits through New Year’s Day.

A Retro Christmas in Piney Point

Exhibit Christmas

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum is ready for its Retro Christmas exhibit. An open house November 27 will offer a fun experience where visitors can see a very unique holiday exhibit in the museum setting.

Join Museums for 2nd Saturday Events

Museums

New family-friendly outdoor activities will be available at the St. Clement’s Island or Piney Point Lighthouse museums on select Saturdays through December 2022.

Museum to Celebrate Children’s Day

Children's

Families can enjoy games, crafts and face painting at St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Children’s Day from 11 am to 2 pm Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.

Join Conversation & Cruise on July 16

Challenge

Join St. Clement’s Island Museum for “Conversation & a Cruise” on July 16 or August 13.